Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Snap Fitness Partners with ScentAir
Posted: July 23, 2021 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Snap Fitness has partnered with “scent-sational” company, ScentAir, for an exclusive fragrance in all clubs and gyms globally. The two companies worked together to create a unique blend of scents in clubs that brings fitness to life and evokes mood-boosting feelings. Read More...
Myzone Partners with TRX to Get Communities Moving
Posted: July 22, 2021 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone is proud to announce a new partnership with TRX to increase levels of physical activity across EMEA through training and education online, at home and in the gym. TRX is known in gyms around the world for its extensive product range that includes the popular suspension trainers, offering world-class training for everyone, regardless of their fitness level. Not only does this bring more incentive for people to move both in the gym and at home, but TRX shares the Myzone ethos of rewarding effort over ability and leveling the playing field for everyone. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Announces a Collaboration with Disney, Celebrating Disney’s Upcoming Movie “Jungle Cruise”
Posted: July 22, 2021 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon Fitness announces a collaboration with Disney's upcoming movie "Jungle Cruise." The promotion will allow for unique content from the movie, including behind the scene moments and scenery, providing an exclusive experience for the Echelon-connected community. Read More...
Power Wellness’ Fitness Centers See New Membership Growth of 45% In First Six Months of 2021
Posted: July 22, 2021 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Membership growth is accelerating at the 30+ Power Wellness-managed fitness centers nationwide. New billable members grew by 25,000 in total or an average of 45% between January and June 30, 2021. New membership revenues at Power Wellness centers created over $1.5MM in new revenues for their clients. Read More...
World Gym Anywhere Offers Members More Fitness Options with Workouts Powered By Soulbody Fitness
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International has expanded its collection of workouts on its on-demand training platform, World Gym Anywhere, with workouts from SoulBody Fitness. World Gym Anywhere subscribers now have access to SoulBody Fitness classes like SoulBody Barre, SoulBody Unhitched, SoulBody ZenBurn and SoulBody Power. Read More...
9Round Announces CEO Award Winners at International Convention
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Franchising, LLC, the world’s largest kickboxing fitness franchise, recently celebrated its 2020 CEO award winners at the 9Round Virtual Convention. The 2020 CEO award winners include: Paul and Judy Dredge of McMurray, Alberta, Canada; Melissa, Teresa, Tim, Todd and Trevor Vettel of Manhattan, KS; Mauricio and Miranda Acevedo of Culver City, CA; and Gerardo Alfaro and Carlos Balas of Costa Rica. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group, an Orangetheory Fitness Area Developer and Franchisee, Acquires Eight Studios in and the Area Development Rights to Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart-rate based interval training fitness franchise, announced it has acquired eight studios in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, along with the area development rights for those regions. This is Empire's second major acquisition this month, following its investment in four Connecticut studios earlier in July. With these acquisitions, Empire strengthens its ties to the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions with a total of more than 60 studios in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. Read More...
Mountainside Fitness Announces the Opening of Its 19th Location on September 4th in East Mesa, Arizona
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
MESA, AZ - Mountainside Fitness, Arizona’s largest locally owned fitness center is proud to announce the opening of its 19th Valley location. The new East Mesa location will officially open on Saturday, September 4, 2021. With more than 40,000-square-feet, the new Cadence location will boast three separate group fitness studios, an increased cardio platform and a strength floor with an outside workout area, as well as a large childcare area, well-appointed locker rooms and M Café among other amenities. Read More...
World Gym Commemorates 45th Anniversary with a Global Exercise Event on July 31
Posted: July 20, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic fitness brand, is celebrating its 45th Anniversary with a Global Group Exercise event called, “Gorilla Week Goes Global” on Saturday, July 31st. World Gym locations across six continents will be hosting their Group Exercise special event to celebrate the anniversary. Gyms will be posting photos and videos on their social media channels with #GorillaWeekGoesGlobal. Read More...
Life Fitness Introduces Integrity SL, the Next Generation LED Console
Posted: July 20, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - Life Fitness has unveiled the new Integrity SL, its connected LED console designed for the Integrity Series cardio portfolio. The Integrity SL incorporates the simplicity of an LED console in a sleek, modern display with intuitive navigation and the technology needed for exercisers to connect and track workouts. Health clubs and vertical markets will benefit from enhanced Integrity SL features that make cardio equipment easier to service and maintenance. Read More...
